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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.52, 4,863 and 933.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.52, 4,863 and 933.02 is: 1,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.52 : 4,863 = 933.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.52/4,863 = 933.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.52x = 4,863 × 933.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.52x = 4,537,276.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,276.26/3,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.74

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